A single vehicle accident resulted in thousands of gallons of water pouring north on E 2nd Avenue Wednesday afternoon, March 15. The driver appeared to lose control while making a left turn on South 2nd Avenue from East Walnut Street striking a fire hydrant. Officials were able to shut off the hydrant.(Photo: Michael K. Dakota, Lebanon Daily)Buy Photo

A vehicle struck a fire hydrant at East Walnut Street and South Second Avenue in Lebanon around 3:50 p.m. Wednesday.

The driver was attempting to make a left turn onto Second Avenue and slid into the hydrant, according to Lebanon Fire Commissioner Duane Trautman.

Water bubbled out from under the damaged hydrant for more than 30 minutes and flowed downhill toward Cumberland Street.

A pool of water collected on Second Avenue at East Chestnut Street.

The water could also be seen collecting along Cumberland Street between Fourth and Lincoln avenues.

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A vehicle struck a fire hydrant at East Walnut Street and South Second Avenue in Lebanon around 3:50 p.m.Wednesday. Water bubbled out from under the damaged hydrant for more than 30 minutes and flowed downhill toward Cumberland Street.
Michael K. Dakota, Lebanon Daily News